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Gendered Dimensions of Political Recruitment and Legislative Representation

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Globally, as of 2024, women hold only about 27% of national parliamentary seats, despite forming half the population.

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Think of a typical parliament: why do you picture a middle-aged man in a suit? Why do women hold so few of the world's seats, even in democracies?